Library Innovation Lab

WHITTIER—Whittier's Rafael Navarro, with nearly 30 years in animation and comics, shares his luchador, detective-noir series, Sonámbulo, and illustrates live. There will be giveaways for all who attend* and a lucky handful may walk away with free art too! Tweens and up! Where: Whittier Public Library, 7344 Washington Ave. CA 90602 When: Sat October 5th […]

EL CAJON—Join the El Cajon Library for their Fall Open House to create your own story! The day includes TedEd students from Cajon Valley Union School District presenting ideas, films by Media Arts Center San Diego's Teen Producers Project, a Zine Exhibit featuring El Cajon's Newcomer Community telling their stories through zines, and a Community […]

LA MIRADA—Celebrate the love of family with a special reading of the book A Family Like Ours with author Alice Lee! Reading will be followed by a writing activity. Suggested for children ages 5-12. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 9, 2024 | 3:30 pm This […]

CORONA—Join a day filled with artistic and cultural exploration for all ages! Event highlights: Art EXHIBIT & artist-led collaborative community painting PROJECT with Russian artist Arina Kirilina “Puppets for Peace” Interactive PERFORMANCE with Nicole Cloeren from Puppets A la Carte, Children’s CHOIR performance led by Natalia Rasulova Traditional Russian TREATS! This event is part of an […]

LA MIRADA—Join us with artist Miriam Quezada as we discover the ancient Mexican folk art of tin embossing or "repujado." This special workshop will cover techniques for engraving or "pushing out" drawings on metal to create beautiful artwork. For adults. All materials will be provided. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La […]

OCEANSIDE—Come create alebrijes with En Mi Palma and prepare the community ofrenda that will be displayed at John Landes Community Center to commemorate Día de los Muertos. We invite you to participate in this Mexican tradition by sharing photos of your loved ones to put on display. Bring your stories and photographs to scan and […]

LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of Día de los Muertos and make your own flower crown! This program will be led by a teaching artist from Theatre of Hearts/Youth First! Suggested for children ages 5-12. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, […]

LA MIRADA—Celebrate the vibrant cultural tapestry and meaning of Día de los Muertos with this interdisciplinary program that combines music, visuals, and storytelling—including traditional songs in Spanish and indigenous languages. This program is suitable for the whole family. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 19, 2024 | […]